This guide is designed for parents whose children either receive special education services or are suspected of having a need for special education services and have had disciplinary action imposed against them by their school. This guide does not provide specific legal advice, nor is it equipped to address every possible scenario. It is based on our analysis and review of IDEA statute and regulations, the Texas Education Code, and the Texas Administrative Code. This guide applies only to special education students, not 504 students, and does not cover situations in which law enforcement is involved with a special education student.
